Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Daisy Leader writes: From a new Daisy Leader: Our council suggests that Daisys do not bring dues but rather that parents contribute to the troop with supplies and an activity fund. of no more than $30 per year. Trying to work with this budget but how do we … [Read more...] about 16 Ideas to Afford Supplies, Badges, Uniforms and More
Dad and Daughter Girl Scout Campout
Guest Post: Submitted by Girl Scout Troop Leader Katie Faris from Troop 628 in Louisville, KY We have a large multi-level Girl Scout troop of Brownies and Daisies. Last spring we decided to do something totally crazy, invite Dads to go camping with us! This was something one of my co-leaders … [Read more...] about Dad and Daughter Girl Scout Campout
Earning the Brownie Hiking Badge
Over the years my Girl Scout troop has gone on many hikes, some related to a badge and others just for fun. This last spring we combined a fun hike with earning one of the new Girl Scout Brownie badges, Hiking. TRAIL MIX RECIPE 2 cups Cheerios 2 cups Fruit Loops 2 cups Rice Chex … [Read more...] about Earning the Brownie Hiking Badge
Girl Led Planning in Scouts
Letting go and Let the Girls Lead One of the hardest things a Girl Scout leader faces is finding that balance of knowing when to stop planning and letting the girls decide what they want to do. We are told that when the girls start as Daisies it should be more girl scout leader led planning and … [Read more...] about Girl Led Planning in Scouts
Getting Ready To Bridge to Next Scout Level
Bridging to the next level of Girl Scouts is a huge event. Two years ago when my 9 little First Grade Daisy girls were getting ready to bridge to the next Girl Scout level, we went all out. We had the girls’ bridge over a little wooden bridge over a small stream. We included songs, reciting the … [Read more...] about Getting Ready To Bridge to Next Scout Level
New Girl Scout Investiture and Rededication
Do you have New Girls in your Girl Scout Troop? An Investiture and Rededication Ceremony will make them feel welcome! Last year when our school year started and our Girl Scout troop started rolling again I had to plan an Investiture and Rededication Ceremony. Our Girl Scout troop is a multi … [Read more...] about New Girl Scout Investiture and Rededication
Celebrating Community Brownie Badge While Camping
Girl Scouts + Camping + Earning a Badge = FUN We are all going camping for the weekend, so now what? Does anyone else ever feel like that? I know there are plenty of things to do that are a necessity at camp that would just fill up this entire page, but what about all the in between time? How can … [Read more...] about Celebrating Community Brownie Badge While Camping
Brownie Pet Badge – Learn about your Pets
My brownie Girl Scout troop recently earned the new Pet Badge. The girls had a great time learning about pets, sharing stories about their own pets, and playing games with their new pet frog. We purchased the Badge in a Bag® for pets and also added games and other activities to the kit. Find Out … [Read more...] about Brownie Pet Badge – Learn about your Pets